How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make in Virginia?
$121,600a year
Median yearly pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers in Virginia. That is $58.46 an hour or $10,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.46
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 10,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,820Median: $121,600Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 25th | $98,120 | $47.17 | |
| Median | $121,600 | $58.46 | |
| 75th | $136,900 | $65.80 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.35 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $126,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $111,100 |
| Richmond, VA | $106,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $106,000 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $102,300 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $101,500 |
| Roanoke, VA | $99,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software quality assurance analyst and testers.
| 2. Washington | $128,500 |
| 3. Colorado | $123,700 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $122,200 |
| 5. Virginia | $121,600 |
| 6. New York | $121,200 |
| 7. New Jersey | $119,500 |
| 8. New Mexico | $116,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software quality assurance analyst and tester make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $58.46 ($121,600 a year).
Do software quality assurance analyst and testers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $121,600 against $104,300 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Virginia rank for software quality assurance analyst and tester pay?
Virginia ranks 5 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays software quality assurance analyst and testers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $126,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.